Detections
Analytics
Oracle Linux 4 : HelixPlayer (ELSA-2010-0094)
high Nessus Plugin ID 67994
Language:
Synopsis
The remote Oracle Linux host is missing a security update.Description
From Red Hat Security Advisory 2010:0094 :An updated HelixPlayer package that fixes several security issues is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.
This update has been rated as having critical security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
HelixPlayer is a media player.
Multiple buffer and integer overflow flaws were found in the way HelixPlayer processed Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) files. An attacker could create a specially crafted GIF file which would cause HelixPlayer to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-4242, CVE-2009-4245)
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way HelixPlayer processed Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) files. An attacker could create a specially crafted SMIL file which would cause HelixPlayer to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-4257)
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way HelixPlayer handled the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) SET_PARAMETER directive. A malicious RTSP server could use this flaw to crash HelixPlayer or, potentially, execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2009-4248)
Multiple buffer overflow flaws were discovered in the way HelixPlayer handled RuleBook structures in media files and RTSP streams. Specially crafted input could cause HelixPlayer to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2009-4247, CVE-2010-0417)
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way HelixPlayer performed URL un-escaping. A specially crafted URL string could cause HelixPlayer to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2010-0416)
All HelixPlayer users are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which contains backported patches to resolve these issues. All running instances of HelixPlayer must be restarted for this update to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected helixplayer package.See Also
https://oss.oracle.com/pipermail/el-errata/2010-February/001348.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 67994
File Name: oraclelinux_ELSA-2010-0094.nasl
Version: 1.19
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 7/12/2013
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Continuous Assessment, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:oracle:linux:4, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:helixplayer
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/OracleLinux, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 2/9/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/25/2010
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-4242, CVE-2009-4245, CVE-2009-4247, CVE-2009-4248, CVE-2009-4257, CVE-2010-0416, CVE-2010-0417
BID: 37880